presbyopia

Presbyopia results in difficulty seeing up close. It results in a lot of frustration trying to read up close.

Basically it is the normal loss of focusing on things up close that comes with age.

This is not an eye disease! It is just a natural part of aging unfortunately. You may start to notice it after the age of 40.

How is this different from farsightedness? Presbyopia is not caused by the shape of the eyeball, genetics, or environmental factors like farsightedness. Instead it is the natural lens of the eye getting less flexible over time. With less flexibility, it is harder for the eye to focus up close.

How can I fix this?

There is no cure for presbyopia, but it can be improved with:

Progressive lens- similar to bifocals except it is a gradual blend instead of two separate sections

Bifocals- two different prescriptions on one lens

Reading glasses- separate pair of glasses

Contact Lenses

Surgery

Book an appointment and find out if you have presbyopia now! Luckily for you, OPT offers progressive lens for only an additional $150!